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A Chinese blue and white porcelain teapot. In original velvet lined travel basket,height of basket 17cm, diameter 18cm and a Chinese soapstone teapot in the form of a water buffalo, length 16.5cm. (2)

A Chinese blue and white porcelain bowl, with four character Kangxi mark. Height 7cm, diameter 17.5cm, another Chinese blue and white bowl, with four character mark, height 7.5cm, diameter 15.5cm and another Chinese blue and white bowl, decorated with precious objects, height 6.5cm, diameter 16.5cm. (3)From a Private Collection, purchased from a Country House Sale, Devon, mid 1980s.

Two Chinese export porcelain shallow dishes and three matching plates, Qianlong. Diameter 25cm.All with hairlines, many with chips.

A Chinese prunus pattern blue and white porcelain vase, late 19th century. Four character Kangxi mark, height 31.5cm, width 14cm.1.4cm drilled hole at lower side area otherwise good. Height 31.5cm.https://www.davidlay.co.uk/auction/lot/lot-356---a-chinese-prunus-pattern-blue-and-white-porcelain-vase-late-19th-century/?lot=108657&so=0&st=356&sto=0&au=215&ef=&et=&ic=False&sd=0&pp=24&pn=1&g=1

A Chinese bronze silver wire inlaid vase, 19th century. with applied fo dog mask handles, signed, height 15.5cm.Provenance: From the estate of William Arthur Blackburn Leach.DOB: 2nd Jan 1872.Leach was born in Norwich where he attended a local grammar school, later becoming an apprentice carpenter and engineer. In 1902 after he had qualified, he went to China where he obtained a position in the Public Works Department of the Shanghai Municipal Council. He spent his working life in Shanghai until he left in 1926.During his time in China he held interests in a Christian Mission school and helped to support street children.He seized every opportunity to visit other parts of China and took thousands of photographs. He purchased widely on his travels, particularly woodcarvings, bronzes, traditional kimonos, paintings and porcelain. He treasured silver items and bought much to take home. He travelled home at least four times during his stay in China and these return visits were round-the-world trips in which he travelled through and visited Europe, Russia, the Middle East, Egypt and The Holy Land, the Far East, Canada and USA.On his return to the UK he lived in Northampton where he was a lay preacher and a local councillor. He gave a great many talks on his experiences in China and the many other Countries he had visited.He died in 1962.See images. Each handle is loose with traces of epoxy adhesive, much silver inlay is missing

A set of three Chinese blue and white export porcelain tureen covers 18th century. 20.5cm x 25.3cm and one other cover 19 x 27.2cm, (4)

A Chinese famille verte porcelain comport, 19th century. With painted enamel decoration of peaches and leaves to the interior, the exterior of the bowl with flowering trees, height 10.5cm, diameter 20cm.From a Private Collection, purchased from a Country House Sale, Devon, mid 1980s.one area of damage and repair on top rim with hairline running from this area.

A Chinese embroidered dragon robe, late 19th century. The indigo silk robe embroidered with eight gold metal thread dragons chasing the flaming pearl, amongst clouds, pagodas and cranes, length 140cm.Provenance: From the estate of William Arthur Blackburn Leach.DOB: 2nd Jan 1872.Leach was born in Norwich where he attended a local grammar school, later becoming an apprentice carpenter and engineer. In 1902 after he had qualified, he went to China where he obtained a position in the Public Works Department of the Shanghai Municipal Council. He spent his working life in Shanghai until he left in 1926.During his time in China he held interests in a Christian Mission school and helped to support street children.He seized every opportunity to visit other parts of China and took thousands of photographs. He purchased widely on his travels, particularly woodcarvings, bronzes, traditional kimonos, paintings and porcelain. He treasured silver items and bought much to take home. He travelled home at least four times during his stay in China and these return visits were round-the-world trips in which he travelled through and visited Europe, Russia, the Middle East, Egypt and The Holy Land, the Far East, Canada and USA.On his return to the UK he lived in Northampton where he was a lay preacher and a local councillor. He gave a great many talks on his experiences in China and the many other Countries he had visited.He died in 1962.Fraying to the edges. An area of loose embroidery. No loss of colour or sun damage. Please view extra images.

A large Chinese celadon crackle glaze porcelain bowl, Ming Dynasty. Decorated with a bird to the centre, diameter 41.5cm, height 9.5cm.,From a Private Collection, purchased from a Country House Sale, Devon, mid 1980s.old damage and repair.

A Chinese blue and white porcelain censer, 19th century. Decorated with figures in a landscape. height 6.5cm, diameter 10cm.3.5cm hairline. Wear to top rim and inside base. See extra images on our website www.davidlay.co.uk

Four works published in Shanghai. GEORGE LANNING. 'Wild Life in China or Chats on Chinese Birds and Beasts,' original cloth, toning to leaves, The National Review Office, Shanghai, 1911; (S. GOULDING). 'The History of Shanghai,' part I, original cloth, rear board loosening, sunbleached spine, fold out frontis, plates, printed and published for The Shanghai Municipal Council by Kelly & Walsh, Shanghai, 1921; Rev J. MacGOWAN. 'Lights and Shadows of Chinese Life,' orignal decorative cloth, some spotting, frontis and plates, North China Daily News & Herald, Shanghai, 1909; WALTER KIRTON. 'A Silent War or the Great Famine in Kiangpeh,' original card wraps, rusted staples affecting textblock, loose frontis and titlepage, illustrated, North China Daily News & Herald, Shanghai, 1907. (4)Provenance: From the estate of William Arthur Blackburn Leach.DOB: 2nd Jan 1872.Leach was born in Norwich where he attended a local grammar school, later becoming an apprentice carpenter and engineer. In 1902 after he had qualified, he went to China where he obtained a position in the Public Works Department of the Shanghai Municipal Council. He spent his working life in Shanghai until he left in 1926.During his time in China he held interests in a Christian Mission school and helped to support street children.He seized every opportunity to visit other parts of China and took thousands of photographs. He purchased widely on his travels, particularly woodcarvings, bronzes, traditional kimonos, paintings and porcelain. He treasured silver items and bought much to take home. He travelled home at least four times during his stay in China and these return visits were round-the-world trips in which he travelled through and visited Europe, Russia, the Middle East, Egypt and The Holy Land, the Far East, Canada and USA.On his return to the UK he lived in Northampton where he was a lay preacher and a local councillor. He gave a great many talks on his experiences in China and the many other Countries he had visited.He died in 1962.

A pair of Chinese cloisonne vases, circa 1900-1920. height 26cm, width 12.5cm. (2)Provenance: From the estate of William Arthur Blackburn Leach.DOB: 2nd Jan 1872.Leach was born in Norwich where he attended a local grammar school, later becoming an apprentice carpenter and engineer. In 1902 after he had qualified, he went to China where he obtained a position in the Public Works Department of the Shanghai Municipal Council. He spent his working life in Shanghai until he left in 1926.During his time in China he held interests in a Christian Mission school and helped to support street children.He seized every opportunity to visit other parts of China and took thousands of photographs. He purchased widely on his travels, particularly woodcarvings, bronzes, traditional kimonos, paintings and porcelain. He treasured silver items and bought much to take home. He travelled home at least four times during his stay in China and these return visits were round-the-world trips in which he travelled through and visited Europe, Russia, the Middle East, Egypt and The Holy Land, the Far East, Canada and USA.On his return to the UK he lived in Northampton where he was a lay preacher and a local councillor. He gave a great many talks on his experiences in China and the many other Countries he had visited.He died in 1962.No damage to report.

A pair of Chinese hardwood vase stands, 19th century. Height 8cm, diameter 17cm, inner diameter 12cm and five other Chinese hardwood stands, 19th century. (7)Provenance: From the estate of William Arthur Blackburn Leach.DOB: 2nd Jan 1872.Leach was born in Norwich where he attended a local grammar school, later becoming an apprentice carpenter and engineer. In 1902 after he had qualified, he went to China where he obtained a position in the Public Works Department of the Shanghai Municipal Council. He spent his working life in Shanghai until he left in 1926.During his time in China he held interests in a Christian Mission school and helped to support street children.He seized every opportunity to visit other parts of China and took thousands of photographs. He purchased widely on his travels, particularly woodcarvings, bronzes, traditional kimonos, paintings and porcelain. He treasured silver items and bought much to take home. He travelled home at least four times during his stay in China and these return visits were round-the-world trips in which he travelled through and visited Europe, Russia, the Middle East, Egypt and The Holy Land, the Far East, Canada and USA.On his return to the UK he lived in Northampton where he was a lay preacher and a local councillor. He gave a great many talks on his experiences in China and the many other Countries he had visited.He died in 1962.Provenance: From the estate of William Arthur Blackburn Leach.DOB: 2nd Jan 1872.Leach was born in Norwich where he attended a local grammar school, later becoming an apprentice carpenter and engineer. In 1902 after he had qualified, he went to China where he obtained a position in the Public Works Department of the Shanghai Municipal Council. He spent his working life in Shanghai until he left in 1926.During his time in China he held interests in a Christian Mission school and helped to support street children.He seized every opportunity to visit other parts of China and took thousands of photographs. He purchased widely on his travels, particularly woodcarvings, bronzes, traditional kimonos, paintings and porcelain. He treasured silver items and bought much to take home. He travelled home at least four times during his stay in China and these return visits were round-the-world trips in which he travelled through and visited Europe, Russia, the Middle East, Egypt and The Holy Land, the Far East, Canada and USA.On his return to the UK he lived in Northampton where he was a lay preacher and a local councillor. He gave a great many talks on his experiences in China and the many other Countries he had visited.He died in 1962.

A Chinese burl wood metal bound cabinet, circa 1900. With a pair of carrying handles, the pair of doors opening to reveal six drawers, on bracket feet, height 34cm, width 45cm, depth 28cm.Provenance: From the estate of William Arthur Blackburn Leach.DOB: 2nd Jan 1872.Leach was born in Norwich where he attended a local grammar school, later becoming an apprentice carpenter and engineer. In 1902 after he had qualified, he went to China where he obtained a position in the Public Works Department of the Shanghai Municipal Council. He spent his working life in Shanghai until he left in 1926.During his time in China he held interests in a Christian Mission school and helped to support street children.He seized every opportunity to visit other parts of China and took thousands of photographs. He purchased widely on his travels, particularly woodcarvings, bronzes, traditional kimonos, paintings and porcelain. He treasured silver items and bought much to take home. He travelled home at least four times during his stay in China and these return visits were round-the-world trips in which he travelled through and visited Europe, Russia, the Middle East, Egypt and The Holy Land, the Far East, Canada and USA.On his return to the UK he lived in Northampton where he was a lay preacher and a local councillor. He gave a great many talks on his experiences in China and the many other Countries he had visited.He died in 1962.There are a few missing pins and some minor knocks and wear commensurate with age.

A Chinese export blue and white porcelain octagonal meat dish, 18th century,. 28.5 x 37.5cm and a small Chinese export oval dish, 18th century, 20 x 26cm. (2)From a Private Collection, purchased from a Country House Sale, Devon, mid 1980s. damages and old stapled repairs on large dish. Small dish has chips to edge.

A Chinese porcelain vase, 20th century, the pink ground with opposing cartouches filled with female figures in an interior setting and a garden scene, height 47cm, width 20cm.hairline on the base

A Chinese Canton porcelain vase, 19th century. With numerous panels enclosing figures, height 23cm.No damages. Blue paint mark on the footrim.

A large selection of Chinese hardwood stands. Mainly 19th century.Provenance: From the estate of William Arthur Blackburn Leach.DOB: 2nd Jan 1872.Leach was born in Norwich where he attended a local grammar school, later becoming an apprentice carpenter and engineer. In 1902 after he had qualified, he went to China where he obtained a position in the Public Works Department of the Shanghai Municipal Council. He spent his working life in Shanghai until he left in 1926.During his time in China he held interests in a Christian Mission school and helped to support street children.He seized every opportunity to visit other parts of China and took thousands of photographs. He purchased widely on his travels, particularly woodcarvings, bronzes, traditional kimonos, paintings and porcelain. He treasured silver items and bought much to take home. He travelled home at least four times during his stay in China and these return visits were round-the-world trips in which he travelled through and visited Europe, Russia, the Middle East, Egypt and The Holy Land, the Far East, Canada and USA.On his return to the UK he lived in Northampton where he was a lay preacher and a local councillor. He gave a great many talks on his experiences in China and the many other Countries he had visited.He died in 1962.

A Chinese blue and white porcelain wine jug, late 18th/early 19th century. Complete with original cover, height 14.5cm, width 14.5cm, diameter of base 7.5cm.From a Private Collection, purchased from a Country House Sale, Devon, mid 1980s. hairlines on top rim.

A Chinese bronze candle holder, 19th century. With an entwined dragon in high relief, height 23cm, width 6.5cm, a Chinese bronze ding, 19th century, height 12.5cm, width 6cm, two Chinese bronze bud vases, height 17.7cm, a Chinese archaic style vessel, height 19cm, a pair of Chinese metal dragon decorated photo frames, 15cm square, a tumbler and cigar box. (9)Provenance: From the estate of William Arthur Blackburn Leach.DOB: 2nd Jan 1872.Leach was born in Norwich where he attended a local grammar school, later becoming an apprentice carpenter and engineer. In 1902 after he had qualified, he went to China where he obtained a position in the Public Works Department of the Shanghai Municipal Council. He spent his working life in Shanghai until he left in 1926.During his time in China he held interests in a Christian Mission school and helped to support street children.He seized every opportunity to visit other parts of China and took thousands of photographs. He purchased widely on his travels, particularly woodcarvings, bronzes, traditional kimonos, paintings and porcelain. He treasured silver items and bought much to take home. He travelled home at least four times during his stay in China and these return visits were round-the-world trips in which he travelled through and visited Europe, Russia, the Middle East, Egypt and The Holy Land, the Far East, Canada and USA.On his return to the UK he lived in Northampton where he was a lay preacher and a local councillor. He gave a great many talks on his experiences in China and the many other Countries he had visited.He died in 1962.

A Chinese lady's robe, early/mid 20th century. With two silk embroidered rank badges each with gold and silver metal thread, length 92cm.Provenance: From the estate of William Arthur Blackburn Leach.DOB: 2nd Jan 1872.Leach was born in Norwich where he attended a local grammar school, later becoming an apprentice carpenter and engineer. In 1902 after he had qualified, he went to China where he obtained a position in the Public Works Department of the Shanghai Municipal Council. He spent his working life in Shanghai until he left in 1926.During his time in China he held interests in a Christian Mission school and helped to support street children.He seized every opportunity to visit other parts of China and took thousands of photographs. He purchased widely on his travels, particularly woodcarvings, bronzes, traditional kimonos, paintings and porcelain. He treasured silver items and bought much to take home. He travelled home at least four times during his stay in China and these return visits were round-the-world trips in which he travelled through and visited Europe, Russia, the Middle East, Egypt and The Holy Land, the Far East, Canada and USA.On his return to the UK he lived in Northampton where he was a lay preacher and a local councillor. He gave a great many talks on his experiences in China and the many other Countries he had visited.He died in 1962.Rank badge to the verso loose on the bottom left corner. In good lightly-used condition otherwise.

A pair of Chinese famille rose porcelain lobed plates, Daoguang 1821-1850. Each painted and enamelled with a bearded man in floral robe flanked by female figures,,with outcrops, flowering trees and fenced garden, the turquoise base with Daoguang iron red seal mark and of the period, diameter 18cm. (2)From a Private Collection, purchased from a Country House Sale, Devon, mid 1980s.Each plate has two losses on the rim, with associated hairlines. Please view additional images.www.davidlay.co.uk/auction/lot/lot-594---a-pair-of-chinese-famille-rose-porcelain-lobed-plates-daoguang-1821-1850/?lot=106669&so=0&st=594&sto=0&au=215&ef=&et=&ic=False&sd=0&pp=24&pn=1&g=1

A Chinese export blue and white porcelain tankard, 18th century. With entwined double handle and decorated with a river scene, height 16cm, width 17cm, diameter of body 12.3cm.From a Private Collection, purchased from a Country House Sale, Devon, mid 1980s.

A Chinese blue and white octagonal soup plate, 18th century. Together with three other Chinese porcelain blue and white plates, largest 23cm diameter. (4)

A Chinese blue and white porcelain dragon dish, Daoguang mark. Height 4.5cm, diameter 25cm.There are no condition issues with this piece. Please view extra images.

A Chinese silk embroidered dragon robe, early 20th century. Decorated with eight dragons, cranes and poly6chrome clouds, length 147cm.Provenance: From the estate of William Arthur Blackburn Leach.DOB: 2nd Jan 1872.Leach was born in Norwich where he attended a local grammar school, later becoming an apprentice carpenter and engineer. In 1902 after he had qualified, he went to China where he obtained a position in the Public Works Department of the Shanghai Municipal Council. He spent his working life in Shanghai until he left in 1926.During his time in China he held interests in a Christian Mission school and helped to support street children.He seized every opportunity to visit other parts of China and took thousands of photographs. He purchased widely on his travels, particularly woodcarvings, bronzes, traditional kimonos, paintings and porcelain. He treasured silver items and bought much to take home. He travelled home at least four times during his stay in China and these return visits were round-the-world trips in which he travelled through and visited Europe, Russia, the Middle East, Egypt and The Holy Land, the Far East, Canada and USA.On his return to the UK he lived in Northampton where he was a lay preacher and a local councillor. He gave a great many talks on his experiences in China and the many other Countries he had visited.He died in 1962.A reassuring thickness to the item with no evident frays or rips. In good, hardly used condition. Please view extra images.

A cased pair of Chinese tortoiseshell spectacles, early 20th century. With circular frames and hinged side arms, width 13cm.Provenance: From the estate of William Arthur Blackburn Leach.DOB: 2nd Jan 1872.Leach was born in Norwich where he attended a local grammar school, later becoming an apprentice carpenter and engineer. In 1902 after he had qualified, he went to China where he obtained a position in the Public Works Department of the Shanghai Municipal Council. He spent his working life in Shanghai until he left in 1926.During his time in China he held interests in a Christian Mission school and helped to support street children.He seized every opportunity to visit other parts of China and took thousands of photographs. He purchased widely on his travels, particularly woodcarvings, bronzes, traditional kimonos, paintings and porcelain. He treasured silver items and bought much to take home. He travelled home at least four times during his stay in China and these return visits were round-the-world trips in which he travelled through and visited Europe, Russia, the Middle East, Egypt and The Holy Land, the Far East, Canada and USA.On his return to the UK he lived in Northampton where he was a lay preacher and a local councillor. He gave a great many talks on his experiences in China and the many other Countries he had visited.He died in 1962.

Three Chinese porcelain bowls, 18th century. Largest height 10cm, diameter 24cm. (3)The small bowl has a hairline rim crack running through to the base. The bowl with pagodas has a large break to the rim with crude repair and many rim chips with crude restoration. The Imari bowl has a large rivet repair to half the bowl.

Two Chinese porcelain vases, 20th century. Each decorated with figures in landscapes, height 23cm, width 18cm. (2)

Two Chinese export blue and white porcelain leaf shaped pickle dishes, Qianlong period. 17.5 x 12.5cm. (2)some wear/glaze loss to both. One has a small hairline. Both have minor staining. 2.5cm high

A Chinese famille rose porcelain water pot, 19th century, Height 7cm, diameter 6.5cm and a small Chinese famille rose porcelain vase, 19th century, height 10cm, width 6cm. (2)From a Private Collection, purchased from a Country House Sale, Devon, mid 1980s. chip and tiny hairline on top rim Small vase has short firing fault beneath top rim

A Chinese porcelain famille rose bowl. Six character Qianlong seal mark to base decorated with bats gourds and vines, height 6cm diameter 14cm.very tiny nick on top rim and wear to the gilt. Extra images on our website www.davidlay.co.uk

A large Chinese export blue and white porcelain charger, Qianlong. Decorated with a mountainous river scene, diameter 46cm.repairs.

A Chinese porcelain blue and white tea bowl, Ming Dynasty. Decorated with scrolling tendrils, height 3.5cm, diameter 6.8cm. From a Private Collection, purchased from a Country House Sale, Devon, mid 1980s.

A set of ten Chinese rice paper paintings of execution and torture scenes, 19th century. With panels enclosing calligraphy, approx 28 x 41cm. (10)* Please note: This lot contains themes/imagery that some may find disturbing.Provenance: From the estate of William Arthur Blackburn Leach.DOB: 2nd Jan 1872.Leach was born in Norwich where he attended a local grammar school, later becoming an apprentice carpenter and engineer. In 1902 after he had qualified, he went to China where he obtained a position in the Public Works Department of the Shanghai Municipal Council. He spent his working life in Shanghai until he left in 1926.During his time in China he held interests in a Christian Mission school and helped to support street children.He seized every opportunity to visit other parts of China and took thousands of photographs. He purchased widely on his travels, particularly woodcarvings, bronzes, traditional kimonos, paintings and porcelain. He treasured silver items and bought much to take home. He travelled home at least four times during his stay in China and these return visits were round-the-world trips in which he travelled through and visited Europe, Russia, the Middle East, Egypt and The Holy Land, the Far East, Canada and USA.On his return to the UK he lived in Northampton where he was a lay preacher and a local councillor. He gave a great many talks on his experiences in China and the many other Countries he had visited.He died in 1962.Each image comes with a paper backing which has some fixing, though this doesn't affect the rice paper. Some creases to the edges of the rice paper. Please view extra images.

A Chinese bronze and silver wire inlaid censer, 18th/19th century. With applied elephant mask handles and shou symbols on three tapering legs, two character marks, height 9.5cm, diameter 11.5cm.Provenance: From the estate of William Arthur Blackburn Leach.DOB: 2nd Jan 1872.Leach was born in Norwich where he attended a local grammar school, later becoming an apprentice carpenter and engineer. In 1902 after he had qualified, he went to China where he obtained a position in the Public Works Department of the Shanghai Municipal Council. He spent his working life in Shanghai until he left in 1926.During his time in China he held interests in a Christian Mission school and helped to support street children.He seized every opportunity to visit other parts of China and took thousands of photographs. He purchased widely on his travels, particularly woodcarvings, bronzes, traditional kimonos, paintings and porcelain. He treasured silver items and bought much to take home. He travelled home at least four times during his stay in China and these return visits were round-the-world trips in which he travelled through and visited Europe, Russia, the Middle East, Egypt and The Holy Land, the Far East, Canada and USA.On his return to the UK he lived in Northampton where he was a lay preacher and a local councillor. He gave a great many talks on his experiences in China and the many other Countries he had visited.He died in 1962.

A Chinese Canton porcelain plate, 19th century. The interior setting with figures at a table, diameter 23.5cm and another Chinese Canton plate, diameter 24cm. (2)From a Private Collection, purchased from a Country House Sale, Devon, mid 1980s. Both pieces with either obvious chips are restoration. The painting is still fresh and clean. Please view extra images.

A pair of Chinese blue and white porcelain bowls, 20th century. height 5.5cm, diameter 12cm. (2)

A Chinese silver tea caddy, stamped 'Zeewo', Shanghai, circa 1920. Height 10.5cm, diameter 9cm, weight 229 grams.Provenance: From the estate of William Arthur Blackburn Leach.DOB: 2nd Jan 1872.Leach was born in Norwich where he attended a local grammar school, later becoming an apprentice carpenter and engineer. In 1902 after he had qualified, he went to China where he obtained a position in the Public Works Department of the Shanghai Municipal Council. He spent his working life in Shanghai until he left in 1926.During his time in China he held interests in a Christian Mission school and helped to support street children.He seized every opportunity to visit other parts of China and took thousands of photographs. He purchased widely on his travels, particularly woodcarvings, bronzes, traditional kimonos, paintings and porcelain. He treasured silver items and bought much to take home. He travelled home at least four times during his stay in China and these return visits were round-the-world trips in which he travelled through and visited Europe, Russia, the Middle East, Egypt and The Holy Land, the Far East, Canada and USA.On his return to the UK he lived in Northampton where he was a lay preacher and a local councillor. He gave a great many talks on his experiences in China and the many other Countries he had visited.He died in 1962.Some staining as seen in photos. No dents. Stands well and the lid fits securely.

Seven works on Chinese arts and crafts. MARIA PENKALA. 'Magic Blanc De Chine,' original cloth, tears to unclipped dj, ex libris blind stamp, illustrated throughout, Interbook International, The Netherlands, 1980; S. J. VAINKER. 'Chinese Pottery and Porcelain from Prehistory to the Present,' original cloth, unclipped dj, colour illustrations throughout, ex libris blind stamp, British Museum Press, 1991; With four other workis including 'Tang and Liao Ceramics' and 'Chinese Jade Throughout the Ages' by Stanley Charles Nott. (7)

A Chinese silver three-piece tea service, late 19th century. Makers marks for Woshing, Shanghai, comprising a teapot, milk jug and sugar bowl, with simulated bamboo handles and spout, the body decorated with dragons in high relief, teapot size: height 15cm, length 24.5cm, diameter 14.5cm, total weight 1120 grams. (3)Provenance: From the estate of William Arthur Blackburn Leach.DOB: 2nd Jan 1872.Leach was born in Norwich where he attended a local grammar school, later becoming an apprentice carpenter and engineer. In 1902 after he had qualified, he went to China where he obtained a position in the Public Works Department of the Shanghai Municipal Council. He spent his working life in Shanghai until he left in 1926.During his time in China he held interests in a Christian Mission school and helped to support street children.He seized every opportunity to visit other parts of China and took thousands of photographs. He purchased widely on his travels, particularly woodcarvings, bronzes, traditional kimonos, paintings and porcelain. He treasured silver items and bought much to take home. He travelled home at least four times during his stay in China and these return visits were round-the-world trips in which he travelled through and visited Europe, Russia, the Middle East, Egypt and The Holy Land, the Far East, Canada and USA.On his return to the UK he lived in Northampton where he was a lay preacher and a local councillor. He gave a great many talks on his experiences in China and the many other Countries he had visited.He died in 1962.

A Chinese blue and white porcelain vase, circa 1900. Four character mark, height 14.5cm and a Chinese blanc de chine figure of buddha, height 15cm and a Chinese prunus pattern vase, 20th century.. (3)No damage to the Buddha, hairline to the prunus vase (15cm) and nibbles to vase rim

A Chinese porcelain Famille verte spoon Daoguang seal mark. Decorated with flowers and foliage with calligraphy, bats to the underside, length 18cm.There is a tiny chip on the spoon end and there are some pitted kiln marks on the back.

A Japanese Satsuma teapot, early 20th century, signed. Height 8cm, length 12.5cm, a pottery model of Shoulao impressed seal, height 9.5cm, width 6cm, depth 5cm, a Chinese Yixing twin handled sugar bowl, impressed seal, and a Chinese pewter spoon, length 9.5cm. (4)Provenance: From the estate of William Arthur Blackburn Leach.DOB: 2nd Jan 1872.Leach was born in Norwich where he attended a local grammar school, later becoming an apprentice carpenter and engineer. In 1902 after he had qualified, he went to China where he obtained a position in the Public Works Department of the Shanghai Municipal Council. He spent his working life in Shanghai until he left in 1926.During his time in China he held interests in a Christian Mission school and helped to support street children.He seized every opportunity to visit other parts of China and took thousands of photographs. He purchased widely on his travels, particularly woodcarvings, bronzes, traditional kimonos, paintings and porcelain. He treasured silver items and bought much to take home. He travelled home at least four times during his stay in China and these return visits were round-the-world trips in which he travelled through and visited Europe, Russia, the Middle East, Egypt and The Holy Land, the Far East, Canada and USA.On his return to the UK he lived in Northampton where he was a lay preacher and a local councillor. He gave a great many talks on his experiences in China and the many other Countries he had visited.He died in 1962.

A Chinese celadon glazed porcelain vase. Previously converted to a lamp base, of archaic form with moulded handles and floral decoration, six character mark is drilled and only part remaining but probably Jiajing mark, height 23.5cm, width 12cm.From a Private Collection, purchased from a Country House Sale, Devon, mid 1980s. large drilled hole centre of base.

A Chinese famille verte porcelain shallow bowl, red Jiaqing seal mark. Painted with insects amongst foliage, height 5.5cm, diameter 21cm,.From a Private Collection, purchased from a Country House Sale, Devon, mid 1980s.Damaged and repaired.

A Chinese silver preserve jar, stamped 'Tuck Chang', Shanghai 1870-1920. With swing handle and cover, the cylindrical body repousse decorated with a dragon chasing the flaming pearl, lacking liner, height 12cm, diameter 7.5cm, weight 201 grams.Provenance: From the estate of William Arthur Blackburn Leach.DOB: 2nd Jan 1872.Leach was born in Norwich where he attended a local grammar school, later becoming an apprentice carpenter and engineer. In 1902 after he had qualified, he went to China where he obtained a position in the Public Works Department of the Shanghai Municipal Council. He spent his working life in Shanghai until he left in 1926.During his time in China he held interests in a Christian Mission school and helped to support street children.He seized every opportunity to visit other parts of China and took thousands of photographs. He purchased widely on his travels, particularly woodcarvings, bronzes, traditional kimonos, paintings and porcelain. He treasured silver items and bought much to take home. He travelled home at least four times during his stay in China and these return visits were round-the-world trips in which he travelled through and visited Europe, Russia, the Middle East, Egypt and The Holy Land, the Far East, Canada and USA.On his return to the UK he lived in Northampton where he was a lay preacher and a local councillor. He gave a great many talks on his experiences in China and the many other Countries he had visited.He died in 1962.

A Chinese polished bronze vase, Qing Dynasty. Decorated with a dragon and cloud scrolls, the lobed body on circular platform base, seal mark, height 31cm, width 19.5cm.Provenance: From the estate of William Arthur Blackburn Leach.DOB: 2nd Jan 1872.Leach was born in Norwich where he attended a local grammar school, later becoming an apprentice carpenter and engineer. In 1902 after he had qualified, he went to China where he obtained a position in the Public Works Department of the Shanghai Municipal Council. He spent his working life in Shanghai until he left in 1926.During his time in China he held interests in a Christian Mission school and helped to support street children.He seized every opportunity to visit other parts of China and took thousands of photographs. He purchased widely on his travels, particularly woodcarvings, bronzes, traditional kimonos, paintings and porcelain. He treasured silver items and bought much to take home. He travelled home at least four times during his stay in China and these return visits were round-the-world trips in which he travelled through and visited Europe, Russia, the Middle East, Egypt and The Holy Land, the Far East, Canada and USA.On his return to the UK he lived in Northampton where he was a lay preacher and a local councillor. He gave a great many talks on his experiences in China and the many other Countries he had visited.He died in 1962.No dents or dings. Surface marks from when the piece was created.

A Chinese sterling silver cigar box, circa 1900. The hinged cover decorated in high relief with a dragon chasing an initialled flaming pearl, the twin sectioned wooden interior with silver presentation plaque inscribed 'Presented to Mr W.A.B. Leach by the staff of the Public Works Department on his retirement from the service of the Shanghai Municipal Council 1902-1926', unidentified Shanghai makers mark,1875-1930, height 9cm, width 22cm, depth 16cm.Provenance: From the estate of William Arthur Blackburn Leach.DOB: 2nd Jan 1872.Leach was born in Norwich where he attended a local grammar school, later becoming an apprentice carpenter and engineer. In 1902 after he had qualified, he went to China where he obtained a position in the Public Works Department of the Shanghai Municipal Council. He spent his working life in Shanghai until he left in 1926.During his time in China he held interests in a Christian Mission school and helped to support street children.He seized every opportunity to visit other parts of China and took thousands of photographs. He purchased widely on his travels, particularly woodcarvings, bronzes, traditional kimonos, paintings and porcelain. He treasured silver items and bought much to take home. He travelled home at least four times during his stay in China and these return visits were round-the-world trips in which he travelled through and visited Europe, Russia, the Middle East, Egypt and The Holy Land, the Far East, Canada and USA.On his return to the UK he lived in Northampton where he was a lay preacher and a local councillor. He gave a great many talks on his experiences in China and the many other Countries he had visited.He died in 1962.

Five Chinese blue and white porcelain plates, 18th century. Diameter 23cm. (5)

J.C. CARTER. 'Familiar Chinese Faces.' 'A Selection of Figure Studies of Everyday Life from Photographs,' McTavish & Co. Ltd., Shanghai, circa 1920s, complete with 24 sepia photogravures of people, tipped on with printed captions beneath, images 15 x 10 cm and smaller, with spine tie, some nibbles and loss to edges of thin card wrap. Provenance: From the estate of William Arthur Blackburn Leach.DOB: 2nd Jan 1872.Leach was born in Norwich where he attended a local grammar school, later becoming an apprentice carpenter and engineer. In 1902 after he had qualified, he went to China where he obtained a position in the Public Works Department of the Shanghai Municipal Council. He spent his working life in Shanghai until he left in 1926.During his time in China he held interests in a Christian Mission school and helped to support street children.He seized every opportunity to visit other parts of China and took thousands of photographs. He purchased widely on his travels, particularly woodcarvings, bronzes, traditional kimonos, paintings and porcelain. He treasured silver items and bought much to take home. He travelled home at least four times during his stay in China and these return visits were round-the-world trips in which he travelled through and visited Europe, Russia, the Middle East, Egypt and The Holy Land, the Far East, Canada and USA.On his return to the UK he lived in Northampton where he was a lay preacher and a local councillor. He gave a great many talks on his experiences in China and the many other Countries he had visited.He died in 1962.

A Chinese carved rootwood figure of Shoulao, early 20th century. Height 39cm, width of base 16cm.Provenance: From the estate of William Arthur Blackburn Leach.DOB: 2nd Jan 1872.Leach was born in Norwich where he attended a local grammar school, later becoming an apprentice carpenter and engineer. In 1902 after he had qualified, he went to China where he obtained a position in the Public Works Department of the Shanghai Municipal Council. He spent his working life in Shanghai until he left in 1926.During his time in China he held interests in a Christian Mission school and helped to support street children.He seized every opportunity to visit other parts of China and took thousands of photographs. He purchased widely on his travels, particularly woodcarvings, bronzes, traditional kimonos, paintings and porcelain. He treasured silver items and bought much to take home. He travelled home at least four times during his stay in China and these return visits were round-the-world trips in which he travelled through and visited Europe, Russia, the Middle East, Egypt and The Holy Land, the Far East, Canada and USA.On his return to the UK he lived in Northampton where he was a lay preacher and a local councillor. He gave a great many talks on his experiences in China and the many other Countries he had visited.He died in 1962.

A Chinese Imari porcelain tankard., 18th century. Gilt decorated with flowers on a garden terrace, height 10cm, diameter 8.5cm.small chips/glaze losses to handle and top rim.

A pair of Chinese porcelain plates, 18th century. Diameter 23cm and two Chinese Canton porcelain plates, 19th century, each diameter 20.5cm. (4)From a Private Collection, purchased from a Country House Sale, Devon, mid 1980s. one of the 18th century plates has a 7cm hairline. Both have chips. One Canton plate has short hairlines and both have chips.

A Chinese porcelain teapot, 18th century. Profusely decorated with foliage and exotic birds, height 15.5cm, length 23cm.Chips to glaze on the finnial, tiny chip to rim of teapot, tiny chips to spout and a very small chip to rim of lid. Gilt in good condition. Two small hairline cracks underneath and above handle approximately 2cm. Please see our website for images of this, thankyou.

Two similar Chinese porcelain jardinieres, 19th century. Each with a yellow ground, the cartouches filled with birds, foliage and butterflies, the interior with three goldfish,height 17cm, diameter 20.5cm. (2)No condition issues. Good condition.

A Chinese porcelain crackle glazed dish. Of floriform shape, seawater damage to the glaze, diameter 11.5cm, height 3.5cm.Diameter 11.5cm. Height 3.5cm. Three firing flaws. Please view extra image.

A pair of Chinese blue and white porcelain sleeve vases, late 19th century. Each with floral decoration and four character Kangxi mark, height 20cm, diameter 8.5cm.From a Private Collection, purchased from a Country House Sale, Devon, mid 1980s. one vase is good. The other vase has a chip, crack and repair. Height 20cm.

A Chinese famille rose export porcelain bowl, 18th century. Height 10.5cm, diameter 23cm.Provenance: From the estate of Lt Commander Conway Benning Allen. Allen was married in Hong Kong Cathedral in 1927, at which time he was Captain of HMS L5, one of eight L class submarines built for the Royal Navy during WWI. Based in Falmouth, HMS L5 had sailed to Hong Kong in 1919 and she served on the China Station throughout the 1920s, where Allen and his wife acquired these items.three hairlines measuring 10, 8 and 5cm long.

A Chinese famille rose porcelain tea bowl, Qianlong. Painted with a rabbit and figures in a landscape, height 4.7cm, diameter 7.7cm.From a Private Collection, purchased from a Country House Sale, Devon, mid 1980s.